Ford Explorer 1997 XLT Specs & Dimensions

Welcome to the Ford Explorer 1997 XLT specs page. Drill down and find all of the key details from overall fuel efficiency in MPG and its top speed in MPH, to running costs, dimensions, data and lots more. To get to the cars full spec details, simply follow the quick steps below to get to your desired version of Ford Explorer 1997 XLT.
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View detailed specifications by selecting the trim, engine, and version. What do these terms mean?

Trim, engine and version explained

To access the precise data on the Ford Explorer 1997 you need to know the trim, engine and version.

Trim:

Most Ford models come in multiple trim levels, with more equipment being fitted the more expensive they are.

Engine:

Similarly, many Ford trim levels are also available with different engine options, some focusing on economy, others on performance.

Version:

Finally, the version is determined by the car's bodystyle, number of doors and whether it has a manual or automatic gearbox.

Step 1 of 3 - Select trim level

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (19)
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Audio remote
  • Central locking
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Front electric windows
  • Full size spare wheel
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (5)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Standard Trim Optional Equipment
  • n/a
North Face Standard Equipment (9)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD Multichanger
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Side airbags
North Face Optional Equipment
  • n/a
XLT Standard Equipment (8)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
XLT Optional Equipment
  • n/a
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Step 2 of 3 - Select engine

If the engine you are looking for is not listed, then it may not be available in this trim.
Please select a different trim.
If the engine you are looking for is not listed, then it may not be available in this trim.
Please select a different trim.
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Step 3 of 3 - Select version

Select one of the versions below

  • Available versions to be selected

Select one of the versions below

  • 4.0 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 203 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 20 mpg
Miles per tank 330 miles
Insurance group 31
Road tax £345
Dimensions Length 4813 mm x Width 2057 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 4.0 XLT 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 201 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 20 mpg
Miles per tank 330 miles
Insurance group 0
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4813 mm x Width 2057 mm

Select one of the versions below

  • 4.0 North Face 5d Auto

Brief specification overview

Power (bhp) 201 bhp
0-60mph 10.6 sec
MPG 20 mpg
Miles per tank 330 miles
Insurance group 31
Road tax £345 - £415
Dimensions Length 4813 mm x Width 2057 mm